Blue-badge parking on Maidenhead station forecourt – 5 dedicated bays, 24/7 ANPR enforcement & direct lift access to platforms.
Type: Private Surface Car Park (APCOA-managed, ANPR)
Open: 24 hours daily (no gate closures)
Rating: 4.3 / 5 (JustPark & APCOA app feedback)
Pricing & Permits
Users: Blue Badge holders only (until station works complete)
Cost: Free (display valid Blue Badge; register in APCOA Connect if requested)
Season Tickets & Pre-Booking: Available for adjacent APCOA car parks (Shoppenhangers Road, Stafferton Way)
Payment: APCOA Connect app (no cash machines on-site)
Enforcement: ANPR monitoring; misuse (non-badge vehicles) incurs PCN £70 (reduced to £35 if paid promptly)
Capacity & Physical Features
Feature | Detail |
---|---|
Total Spaces | 5 disabled-only marked bays |
Surface | Smooth tarmac |
Lighting | Moderate LED over entrance area |
Security | ANPR cameras; occasional APCOA patrols |
Height Limit | None (suitable for most adapted vans) |
Accessibility
Bays: All 5 bays are level, wide and marked to BS 8300 standards
Access: Lift from forecourt straight to platform concourse
Drop-Off Zone: Layby directly outside station entrance, level kerb drop
Alternative Adapted Parking: Shoppenhangers Road APCOA (159 bays, marked disabled spaces) – 5-minute walk
EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Station Square Car Park (4×22 kW BP Pulse) – 3-min walk
Sainsbury’s Station Approach (2×7 kW Pod Point) – 4-min walk
Peak Times & Occupancy
Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
---|---|---|
Weekdays 06:30–09:30 | 100 % | Blue Badge commuters |
Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 60 % | Accessible platform users |
Evenings after 18:00 | 30 % | Late-return travellers |
Pro Tip: If forecourt bays are full, head to Shoppenhangers Road or Stafferton Way lots for alternative disabled spaces.
Walkability Score
Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
---|---|---|
Maidenhead Station Platforms | 1 min | Direct step-free lift access |
Shoppenhangers Road Car Park | 5 min | 159 spaces, season tickets & APCOA Connect payment |
Stafferton Way MSCP (Ground Flr) | 6 min | Covered parking, CCTV & season tickets |
Station Square Car Park | 3 min | Rapid & standard EV charging bays |
Maidenhead Town Centre (High St) | 10 min | Shops, cafés & public toilets |
Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Toilets: Station concourse (platform level)
ATM: HSBC & Barclays inside station
Pharmacy: Boots (within The Crossing shopping centre, 8 min walk)
Food & Drink
Costa Coffee (Station Café): Grab-and-go pastries
Pret A Manger (Station Square): Sandwiches & coffee
The Market House (High St): Casual dining & pub fare
Alternative Parking Comparison
Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
---|---|---|---|---|
Shoppenhangers Road Car Park | 0.2 mi walk | £7.30/day (before 16:00); £5.50 thereafter | 24 h | 159 spaces, disabled bays, app payment |
Stafferton Way MSCP (Ground Flr) | 0.27 mi walk | Season tickets from £123/mo; pay-and-display via APCOA Connect | 24 h | Covered, CCTV, step-free access to station |
On-Street Purple Bays | 3 min walk | £1.00/hr (2-hr free) | 10 h | Cheapest short-stay near High St |
Important Notices
Forecourt is strictly for Blue Badge holders during station improvement works—unauthorised vehicles will be fined.
Bays may be temporarily re-allocated during peak railway events—check APCOA app for real-time availability.
APCOA Connect registration may be requested to validate badge details.
Expert Tips
Badge Backup: Always carry a printed or digital copy of your Blue Badge in case of ANPR system checks.
Alternative Access: If forecourt is full, pre-book a disabled-bay season ticket at Shoppenhangers Road via APCOA Prebook.
EV Strategy: Charge at Station Square before using forecourt for uninterrupted journey.
Future Developments
2025: Completion of station forecourt improvements will reopen forecourt to general pay-and-display parking with standard APCOA tariffs.
2026: Proposed installation of 2×7 kW EV charge points adjacent to forecourt bays.
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